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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8067064 | Removable two-part glaze and textured paint system for decorative finishing A process for making a faux finish with a two-part reactive system of materials includes providing a base material liquid of Poly Vinyl Acetate resin and water mixed with a dry powder functional filler and adding an activator liquid to the base material liquid. The ... | 11/29/2011 |
| 7572485 | Removable glaze and textured paint system for decorative finishing Decorative finishes and processes for making same are described. The finishes contain a a vinyl polymer, water, a glycol, and activator and optionally color and a functional filler. The finishes are applied to a substrate to produce a finish that may be modified fol... | 08/11/2009 |
| 7473438 | Removable two-part glaze and textured paint system for decorative finishing A process for making a faux finish with a two-part reactive system of materials includes providing a base material liquid of Poly Vinyl Acetate resin and water mixed with a dry powder functional filler and adding an activating liquid to the base material liquid. The... | 01/06/2009 |
| 7407688 | Process for recycling waste FRP The present invention provides a process for recycling waste FRP which can simply and effectively reuse waste FRP. This process comprises the steps of mixing a cellulose fine powder derived from wood, a resin powder, and an FPR powder derived from waste FRP, to obta... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7357959 | Method, apparatus and system for producing components with a pre-determined outer surface appearance, especially for front panels of kitchen units The invention relates to a method for the production of components with a pre-determined surface appearance, in particular for front panels of kitchen units, whereby the components are printed with a pre-determined pattern by means of a printing method which may be ... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7335399 | Process for imparting a wood color and grain to a substrate A kit and a process for using it to impart wood grain appearances are provided. According to the method, a base coat comprising an opaque, pigmented, water-based paint emulsion is applied to a wood-grain textured substrate and dried. Then, a pigmented, water-based g... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7311974 | Concrete floor finishing system and method An initial surface is provided. An overlay of colored grout is provided. The colored grout is on the initial surface. In this manner an intermediate surface is created. An acid stain is provided. The acid stain is on the intermediate surface. A two part clear epoxy ... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7291209 | Ink for silk-screen printing and corresponding printing technique The present invention relates to inks for silk-screen printing technique, as well as the corresponding printing technique, designed to bestow upon the reproduction obtained by means of the use of said inks on an appropriate substrate, preferably of a paper type, a p... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7284352 | Door skin, method of manufacturing a door produced therewith, and door produced therefrom A door skin comprises an exterior side and an interior side for being secured to a frame member. First and second molded, spaced stiles lie on a first plane. A flat planar portion is disposed between the stiles and lies on a second plane spaced from the first plane.... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7214054 | Magic candles and candle bases, magic advertisement displays In a first broad aspect, the invention provides an apparatus usable with a liquid. The apparatus includes a container for receiving the liquid and an object. The object is substantially buoyant and supportable by the liquid while being at least in part submerged int... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7185472 | Concrete-based material, and method of applying the same A concrete-based mortar is prepared for application on the exterior of a concrete building or other structure. The drying time of the concrete-based mortar is reduced by addition of an accelerant compound. After the concrete-based mortar sets on the building or othe... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7097879 | Wood graining process A kit and a process for using it to impart wood grain appearances are provided. According to the method, an opaque, pigmented, water-based paint/stain emulsion is applied to a wood-grain textured substrate and dried. Then, a pigmented, water-based graining coat wate... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7077867 | Prosthetic knee joint having at least one diamond articulation surface Prosthetic joints, components for prosthetic joints, superhard bearing and articulation surfaces, diamond bearing and articulation surfaces, substrate surface topographical features, materials for making joints, bearing and articulation surfaces, and methods for man... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7070655 | Pre-treatment tunnel and method of preparing extrusions or section bars for being powder or liquid coated Pre-treatment tunnel and method of preparing extrusions or section bars for being coated, wherein each workpiece is caused to move along a pre-treatment path and each treatment liquid is poured from above onto each workpiece so as to spread liquid onto the entire ex... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7060325 | Simulated patina for copper A process for imparting a simulated patina appearance to a copper substrate, and a substrate having that appearance. A colorant having the desired initial patina color tone is employed to produce a non-continuous layer of colorant on the surface of a copper substrat... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7018677 | Simulated patina for copper A process for imparting a simulated patina appearance to a copper substrate, and a substrate having that appearance. A colorant having the desired initial patina color tone is employed to produce a non-continuous layer of colorant on the surface of a copper substrat... | 03/28/2006 |
| 6996872 | Molded plastic paint roller tray A paint roller tray includes a paint roller reservoir adjacent one end and a roll off area sloping upwardly away from the paint roller reservoir. The slope of the roll off area is maintained by a support member longitudinally spaced from the paint roller reservoir. ... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6979475 | Process and product by-process for staining a fiberglass door A pigmented fiberglass door and a process for finishing a molded, wood grain fiberglass door is provided. The pigmentation process comprises the sequential steps of priming the door surface; painting the door surface; staining the door surface while removing stain f... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6953511 | Method for high definition dip transfer printing and article made according to method Method for high definition printing to be dip transferred to a three-dimensional article comprises four color process printing a digital image from a digital image file onto a water soluble polymer film with solvent based ink to form a printed water soluble film and... | 10/11/2005 |
| 6953621 | Full-grained milled napa leather and process for the production thereof A full-grained milled napa leather is provided on its grain side with a dressing formed from a solidified plastics dispersion. Required leather properties are still ensured and the production process is substantially simplified and more economical. First, the leathe... | 10/11/2005 |
| 6935230 | Liquid coating applicator and printing system with ink activator sprayer A liquid coating applicator for applying a liquid coating to an object comprising a cantilever comprising a mounting member and a projecting member extending from the mounting member to a distal end. A printing system for printing an image with ink activated with a ... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6910796 | Process and equipment for producing concrete products having blended colors A process and equipment for producing multi-color concrete products, including architectural concrete blocks, concrete bricks, modular concrete products that are suitable for use in landscaping applications, such as retaining wall blocks, concrete pavers, and concre... | 06/28/2005 |
| 6888088 | Hardfacing materials & methods A method for applying wear resistant material to a substrate, the substrate comprised of material with a substrate coefficient of thermal expansion, the method including applying the wear resistant material to the substrate with application apparatus, the wear resis... | 05/03/2005 |
| 6719866 | Liquid pressure transfer printing method of steering wheel rim for automobile A steering wheel rim for an automobile is manufactured by attaching a masking tape to a boundary portion of the steering wheel rim, marking a conjunction line using a blade in a middle portion the masking tape and detaching a lower half portion of the masking tape, ... | 04/13/2004 |
| 6586045 | Method for producing a pattern on fabric A method for creating a pattern by applying varying concentrations of pigment in water to a synthetic fabric and allowing the pigment to bleed and preferably to reverse bleed. A pleated window shade having an Aurora Borealis like pattern is also provided.... | 07/01/2003 |
| 6565919 | Process for the manufacturing of surface elements A process for the manufacturing of surface elements (1) which comprises a decorative upper layer (2) and a supporting core (5). A supporting core (5) with a desired format is manufactured and provided with an upper side (1') and a lower side (4). The uppe... | 05/20/2003 |
| 6544588 | Surface decorated article and decoration method thereof A surface decorated article in which a surface is entirely or partially decorated with a coating of a first and second glitter paints each using a flaky glitter material as a pigment, wherein first paint particles at a low viscosity with a relatively high... | 04/08/2003 |
| 6541074 | Liquid pressure transfer printing method for steering wheel rim of automobile A liquid pressure transfer print method for printing a steering wheel rim of an automobile includes lowering the steering wheel rim up to a boundary line of a primary transfer print portion, without attaching a mask member to the other side surface of the... | 04/01/2003 |
| 6488994 | Strip-shaped mould cavity for producing surfacing materials and method for producing a mould cavity of this type In a strip-shaped mould for producing surface materials, in particular surfaces of melamine resin in the production of laminate panels, with a structured surface, a flexible strip (10) of paper or foil is provided with a layer (12) having a separating act... | 12/03/2002 |
| 6461676 | Semi-finished wood simulating product and method A semi-finished wood simulating product and method is disclosed. The product is manufactured by providing a substrate having at least one surface to be finished. A liquid basecoat is applied on the substrate and dried. A wood grain pattern is deposited, i... | 10/08/2002 |
| 6444266 | Building panel and manufacturing method thereof A method for manufacturing a building panel with which a satisfactory three-dimensional effect can be easily imparted to a designed surface thereof, the designed surface including concave and convex portions. The method for manufacturing the building pane... | 09/03/2002 |
| 6440498 | Article made of a flexible material The invention relates to an article, in particular a glove, a condom, or the like, which is comprised of a flexible rubber and/or plastic, is embodied having at least one section of the surface intended contact or rest against human skin, which article is... | 08/27/2002 |
| 6331327 | Faux finish method A method for creating a faux finish on a surface using an apparatus (100) that has a dual roller handle (110), a pair of roller covers (120, 124) each mounted for independent rotation, and at least one raised foam pattern (122, 126) on each roller cover. ... | 12/18/2001 |
| 6309503 | Flat skinned door that simulates a three dimensional molded skin door and corresponding method A method of making a flat-skinned door which simulates a three-dimensional molded skin door, and corresponding product, are disclosed. The method includes the steps of applying a basecoat(s) to the door skin, applying a woodgrain puff-ink to the skin over... | 10/30/2001 |
| 6291011 | Design effect fiberglass wallcoverings A glass fiber wallcovering is made by sequential application of hydrophilic and hydrophobic agents to selectively create an image for painted effects.... | 09/18/2001 |
| 6284318 | Painting method with long-napped wool covered rollers A paint applicator and method for applying a decorative finish to a surface including a dual roller handle and a pair of roller covers formed from long-napped wool, each roller cover mounted for independent rotation on the dual roller handle. When at leas... | 09/04/2001 |
| 6251481 | Method of making candles in a water bath A device for making decorative candles which have varied shapes and colors of wax throughout in an heated water bath and an apparatus utilizing said device comprised of multiple heated sources of melted wax suspended above an open topped waterproof box, h... | 06/26/2001 |
| 6251480 | Decorative surface treatment apparatus and method An apparatus and method for creating a decorative treatment giving the illusion of depth to a surface, where the apparatus has a paint applicator roller and a roller cover. The roller cover has at least one raised foam pattern that is sized, shaped and po... | 06/26/2001 |
| 6238740 | Paint system A decorative painting kit including multiple-color paint applicators and a method of decoratively painting a surface though in situ surface blending of two or more paints of different colors by using a multiple-color paint applicator which is stroked over... | 05/29/2001 |
| 6187371 | Production of familial, non-modular, plural color patterns on a moving substrate A method of continuously producing a continuous paint coat of substantially constant, pre-determined thickness, and displaying a plural colour, familial, non-modular pattern, on a surface of a moving substrate, comprising the steps of depositing at least ... | 02/13/2001 |
